The Carter Family's lyrics
1. I was standing by the window
On one cold and cloudy day
And I saw the hearse come rolling
For to carry my mother away
2. Oh can the circle be unbroken
Bye and bye, Lord, bye and bye
There's a better home a-waiting
In the sky, Lord, in the sky
3. Lord, I told the undertaker
Undertaker, please drive slow
For this body you are hauling
Lord, I hate to see her go
4. Can the circle be unbroken
Bye and bye, Lord, bye and bye
There's a better home a-waiting
In the sky, Lord, in the sky
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5. I followed close beside her
Tried to hold up and be brave
But I could not hide my sorrow
When they laid her in the grave
6. Can the circle be unbroken
Bye and bye, Lord, bye and bye
There's a better home a-waiting
In the sky, Lord, in the sky
7. Went back home, Lord,
My home was lonesome
Since my mother she was gone
All my brothers, sisters crying
What a home so sad and lone
8. Can the circle be unbroken
Bye and bye, Lord, bye and bye
There's a better home a-waiting
In the sky, Lord, in the sky |
